For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,902 students in Anson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Anson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,902 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Anson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
1,619 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
56%
25%
# White Students
841 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
29%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
220
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,184 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,892
$11,612
Best Anson County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ansonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Anson Co. Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Grades: 9-13
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Lilesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 7-8
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Morven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Anson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Wadesboro Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Grades: K-3
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Wadesboro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anson Axis
Alternative School
118 E Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(919) 807-3300
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,902 students.
What is the rank of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District is ranked #266 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County Schools School District?
56% of Anson County Schools School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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